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As union activists, we fight long and hard for decent pensions. We encourage companies and workers into each agreeing to pay a […]
Every Canadian deserves a decent pension Read More
A punitive labour law popular with Tea Party politicians in the southern United States is catching on with many Conservatives in Canada. It has significantly cut wages in states where it has become law.
Why choose to work for less? Read More
The Canadian Media Guild has signed on to a broad-based coalition seeking to improve protections for Canadians against government intrusion into our private lives.
Guild joins new coalition fighting for privacy rights Read More
Labour Day isn’t just an opportunity to honour workers with a day off, it is a time to reflect on the many contributions labour makes to building a better country. It’s about defending what we all enjoy as Canadians and continuing to make society better
Labour Day 2013: Let’s talk about fairness Read More
After two Canadian journalists were arrested and detained last month in Turkey, similar incidents prompted journalism advocacy groups as well as human rights and civil
We stand in support of free expression in Turkey Read More
You can now support the Saint John Seven by making a direct donation here: http://www.radiofreesaintjohn.fm/.
The Saint John Seven’s fight for a living wage in Radio inspires us all Read More
By Lise Lareau I was happy to see Rob Ford got a reaction when he called reporters “maggots”. There were
Wake up journalists! Let’s stop muzzling ourselves Read More
The relationship over many decades between the CBC/Radio-Canada and successive federal governments is based on an understanding of how a public broadcaster operates: the government provides most of the funding but the politicians are historically, culturally and legally restricted in how much control they have over what the broadcaster does.
Bill C-60 threatens the independence of CBC/Radio-Canada Read More
Peter Penashue says “CBC defined me very negatively” after loss in Labrador by-election.
Defeated Conservative candidate blames CBC for loss Read More
The Conservative government has introduced C-60, a bill that would allow a government appointee (from Treasury Board) to sit in when
CMG fights Conservative bill that gives government a direct say in CBC journalism Read More
Our problem, the global decline of decent jobs and middle class opportunities is too big to solve alone, and a renewed focus on social justice issues, in addition to bargaining, could strengthen the causes we are all fighting for, while restoring the pride a previous union generation grew up with.
News from our U.S. colleagues: CWA Convention, Pittsburgh, April 2013 Read More
The trio were billed as three of Canada’s top Chinese Canadian writers, I definitely found them to be three of the most inspirational.
Great (Chinese) Canadian writers Read More
CMG inaugural “MediaMIXER” in Toronto was a chance for new, casual and contract employees from across our various branches to mix and mingle with experienced staffers.
CMG welcomes new members at inaugural “MediaMixer” Read More
The Canadian Media Guild is a union representing more than six thousand media workers, and we support workers’ rights to a safe working environment and to fair compensation for the work they do. We will not be flying Porter again until you have resolved the issues in a way that is satisfactory to all involved.
CMG urges Porter Airlines to find a fair solution with their employees Read More
On International Women’s Day, CMG celebrates women’s achievements in our workplaces and in our union. We also join with all those seeking
Celebrating women’s achievements Read More
An important thing happened in Canadian journalism on Tuesday. The head of Canada’s public broadcaster told a parliamentary committee that
Shining a light on Sun news practices Read More
In a context where corporations are still making millions of dollars – and paying millions of dollars to their top executives – it’s beyond rich (excuse the pun) to blame the workers if the bosses aren’t getting rich enough, quickly enough.
And it is seriously disingenuous to suggest that the poor conditions suffered by millions of precariously employed Canadian workers is caused by another group of workers
Blaming unions for precarious work is silly Read More
By guest blogger, Katherine Lapointe As an aspiring young journalist, did you get the chance to sit down with a
Share your experience – be a mentor to an aspiring journalist Read More
Being able to tell these stories critically is the reason I wanted to become a journalist. When I was growing up, I never saw any other Indigenous reporters on TV or in print (although there were many blazing trails at the time, unbeknownst to me) telling the crucial stories I saw happening around me. I got into media to get the story out there.
Indigenous journalists need apply: #IdleNoMore and the #MSM Read More
We enter 2013 full of hope that the worst is over for the media industry and optimistic that the new year will bring more jobs and better journalism. But, of course, hope and optimism don’t bring change – that takes effort.
Fighting the good fight in 2013 Read More
We are very disappointed that the employer, MBS, is resorting to inflammatory comments on its website, instead of working to address the dispute with their employees
CMG disappointed MBS Radio chooses inflammatory comments over serious discussions Read More
Maureen Brosnahan, a national correspondent with CBC Radio and a member of the CMG’s CBC Toronto executive, has won an
Guild member wins social justice award Read More
By guest blogger Martin O’Hanlon [email protected] Quebecor revealed today that it will cut some 500 jobs at its Sun Media
Quebecor killing itself by abandoning quality local jobs and journalism Read More
This may be the strongest anti-union bill ever proposed by a Canadian government. It will cost as much as the
The problem with Bill C-377 Read More